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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.98, 68,445.14 and 14,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.98, 68,445.14 and 14,039.84 is: 21,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.98 : 68,445.14 = 14,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.98/68,445.14 = 14,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.98x = 68,445.14 × 14,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.98x = 960,958,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,958,814.38/45,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.81

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